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GULF SAVANNAH TOURING & OUTBACK QUEENSLAND ACCOMMODATION
$ *
From 4826 per person twin share
9 DAYS | CAIRNS TO CAIRNS
OPERATOR: Heritage Tours
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland 30 Jul, 20, 27 Aug, 3, 17, 24 Sep, 1 Oct 25
DEPARTS: 21, 28 May, 4, 11, 25 Jun, 2, 9, 16,
HIGHLIGHTS
• Step aboard the Gulflander and Savannahlander
trains
Cobbold Gorge, Forsayth, Queensland • Take a sunset cruise on the Gulf of Carpentaria
INCLUDES
GULF SAVANNAH 9 DAYS • One way travel on the Savannahlander from Mount
Surprise to Forsayth
Day 1: Cairns to Malanda (LD) An early start this morning Day 6: Normanton to Cobbold Gorge (BLD) This morning, • One way travel on the Gulflander from Normanton
as you travel up the Kuranda Range to the Atherton board the Gulflander, for a ride through the savannah to Croydon
Tableland and on to Herberton. Explore the Historic landscape across the Norman River to Critters Camp. • 8 nights 3 to 31/2 star accommodation
Village of Herberton. Overnight in Malanda. Continue to Black Bull Siding before arriving at the • Meals as specified
Day 2: Malanda to Georgetown (BLD) This morning, head old gold mining town of Croydon. Pass through • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
west on the Kennedy Highway to Mount Surprise. After Georgetown and Forsayth on the way to Cobbold
lunch, journey on the Savannahlander train to Einasleigh. Gorge. Stay the next two nights at Cobbold Gorge. • Travel by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Disembark the train and spend time exploring the old Day 7: Cobbold Gorge (BLD) See the spectacular Sole use price also available.
mining town before travelling onto Forsayth. Overnight sandstone escarpments of Cobbold Gorge on a
in Georgetown. guided cruise.
SAVANNAHLANDER
Day 3: Georgetown to Karumba (BLD) Enjoy morning tea Day 8: Cobbold Gorge to Undara (BLD) Today, travel to GULFLANDER
on the shore of Croydon’s Lake Belmore before lunch in the famous Undara Lava Tubes, a Savannah Guides START/FINISH
Normanton. Continue to Karumba for a spectacular Gulf Station. In the evening, enjoy campfire entertainment OVERNIGHT
sunset. Stay the next two nights in Karumba. before retiring to restored antique railway carriages or COACH
Day 4: Karumba (BLD) After a leisurely breakfast take Homestead cabins. Overnight at Undara. Normanton Atherton Kuranda
a cruise on the Gulf of Carpentaria. This afternoon Day 9: Undara to Cairns (BL) After a bush breakfast, Karumba Georgetown Herberton Cairns
spend time at the Barramundi Discovery Centre, before an experienced Savannah Guide will meet you for a Mutton Hole 2 Critters Undara 1
finishing the day at Sunset Point for happy hour. tour. Your adventure ends with a scenic drive over Wetlands Camp Malanda
Day 5: Karumba to Normanton (BLD) After breakfast, visit the tropical Tablelands past the Wind Turbines at Conservation 1 1 1 Mount Suprise
Burke & Wills Camp #119. Continue on to Normanton Ravenshoe, before returning to Cairns. Park Croydon Forsayth
and the Mutton Hole Wetlands for crocodile and bird (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Burke & Wills 2
watching. Overnight at Normanton. Camp #119 Cobbold Gorge
SALTBUSH RETREAT LONGREACH
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One Bedroom Cabin Slab Huts
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63-65 Ilfracombe Road, Longreach From 187 *
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❖ Boutique outback accommodation
❖ All rooms are fully self-contained with modern in-room comforts
❖ Take a relaxing soak at the outdoor bath terrace
Location: Within walking distance of Longreach’s hero attractions including the Australian
Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Distances: Town centre 2km.
Property Features: Pool, Pool deck with traditional clawfoot bathtubs, Barbecue facilities,
Guest laundry, Parking (free), Courtesy airport and rail transfers.
Room Features: Air-conditioning, Balcony or patio (except Homestead Stable), Kitchen
with microwave (Homestead Stable, One Bedroom Cabin), Kitchenette with microwave
(Slab Hut), Ironing facilities, Hair dryer.
Max Capacity: One Bedroom Cabin – 2 adults and 1 child, Homestead Stable – 4,
Slab Hut – 2.
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Outdoor Bath Terrace
* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Unless otherwise specified, prices for tours are per person twin share and prices for accommodation are per room per night for
2 people based on the lowest room category. All prices based on travel in low season. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure. 79